Health & Physical Education (2010-2011)

Physical Education- 08001
Credit-0.5
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: none

The Physical Education course is designed to meet the needs and abilities of all students. The program is geared to team sports, individual sports, recreational, leisure and lifetime activities. The goal of the program is to develop favorable attitudes and appreciation towards athletics, play, leisure, lifetime activities and healthful living in a career and technical oriented education. Understanding of the game and its rules and safety, development of physical skills, and making improvements in overall motor fitness levels and cardiovascular fitness are emphasized. Social and emotional outcomes such as cooperation, honesty, dependability, courage, leadership, friendship, sportsmanship and self-confidence are also stressed.

Adaptive Physical Education- 08007
Credit-0 .5
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Students must be pre-approved by their physician and the school nurse to enroll in this class.

Adaptive Physical Education is provided for students who may not safely or successfully engage in unrestricted participation in the vigorous activities of the general physical education program. Individual programs are designed for student needs and rehabilitation purposes.

Strength and Conditioning I- 08005
Credit-0 .5
Grade placement: 11, 12
Prerequisites: 2 semesters of required Physical Education, Must be a Junior or Senior student

This course is an elective course for exceptional students who are willing to work at a highly motivated work pace. The course does not replace any required physical education course but may be used for elective credit. This semester course will take students through various styles and strategies of weight training and cardiovascular fitness. These individualized programs will be adjusted as goals are met. Tracking and recording of the students' progress will take place. All classes will be held in the fitness gym. The course is limited to class size of 15 students.

Strength and Conditioning II- 08009
Credit-0 .5
Grade placement: 11, 12Prerequisite: 2 semesters of required Physical Education, Strength and Conditioning I, Must be a Junior or Senior student

This course does not replace any required physical education course but may be used for elective credit. This semester course will take students through various styles and strategies of weight training and cardiovascular fitness. These individualized programs will be adjusted as goals are met. Tracking and recording of the students' progress will take place. All classes will be held in the fitness gym. The course is limited to class size of 15 students.

Elective Physical Education- 08016
Credit -0.5
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: 2 semesters of required Physical Education

This course is designed to teach the students the value of staying physically active while developing their sport skills for present and future leisure pursuits. Students continue to learn and master and or refine lifetime sports activities with emphasis on health and sports related fitness, as they relate to attainment of healthy lifestyle.

Assessment: Our main assessments will be participation, attitude, and skill. Units may begin with an outline of terms/rules/scoring procedures followed by testing at the end of the unit. Free writing assignments of student self-evaluation may also be used.

Health- 08051
Credit-0 .5
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: none

Health Education is designed to encourage the student to develop sound health preventative measures and good decision making skills by using up-to-date facts, principles, and concepts to foster a more productive lifestyle. Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their own wellness and to understand the importance of maintaining a sound mind in a sound body.

Elective Health-Option 1-Current Health Issues- 08057
Credit-0 .5
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: completed Health credit

The course will utilize student-driven activities, such as projects, discussions, debates and presentations to gain appreciation of various health topics and a more productive lifestyle. Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their own wellness and to understand the importance of maintaining a sound mind in a sound body. This course will be limited to no more than 15 students per class.